Sunday 18 November 2012

Sunday 18th November

Surprised there weren't more people here today as the forecast was good and the weather obliged! Blue skies, very light wind, and it was quite warm in the sun until it went behind the haze line at 2:30pm. So warm in fact that Gail managed the one lengthy soaring flight of the day, having got in the K8 at the prime time for small puffy clouds (what are they I hear you ask), though she did bring it back after an hour. Russell & Eric went soaring - in turn - in DDB at about the same time.
 
Phil Marks was in charge, and had some nice flights with Glen. Russell flew our one Trial lesson who enjoyed his aerotow TL, and the rest of us (Jane, Robin, Eric 'ntd', Andy L, Tess, Bob W, Lucy, Martin J,  Nigel C, Alistair F) bimbled around in DVX or HRJ. Mike C flew the tow, and was also doing some Motorglider work with a visitor, Robin also flew the MG, and Clive was in G-OOMF variously with Christine and an examiner, so we were kept busy. A good natured day, and we even repacked the club hangar to include DVX this time. 

Thanks to Phil M, and the winch drivers Andy, Eric, Nigel and Michael Bell for giving us such good launches all day.